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Readings in Philippine History and Society

1. The writing of history and the scientific way of making historical narrative
A. Historiography C. Historical Revisionism
B. Histology D. Anthropology

2. Which of the following is not part of secondary sources?

A. Journal Article C. Pictures
B. Books D. News features

3. Document A is about the different wars which happened before the World War II and tackled
about the battle between the US and Japan in Manila Bay. However, the National Historical
Institute declared it as a hoax. What is the possible reason?
A. It lacks reliability C. It lacks information about place
B. It lacks validity D. It lacks information about the year

4. The news articles are considered as _________________ source

A. Primary C. Important
B. Secondary D. Artifacts

5. He is known as the father of History and his work about the Persian wars

A. Herodotus C. Fernand Braudel

B. Thucydides D. Karl Marx

6. Which of the following is the view of Hegel about history?

A. History is circular C. History is dual
B. History is linear D. History repeats itself

7. The founder of the Annales school of History and the author of the Mediterranean and
the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II
A. Fernand Braudel C. Michel Foucault
B. Thucydides D. Thomas Moore

8. The author of the Pantayong Pananaw which mandated that history should be based on the
perspectives of the Filipinos.
A. Zeus Salazar C. Reynaldo Ileto
B. Teodoro Agoncillo D. Amado Guerrero

9. Which of the following is not part of the sources of history according to Zeus Salazar?
A. Biro C. Kwentong bayan
B. Epiko D. government documents

10. He explains the events in Peloponnesian wars in a scientific and impartial manner

A. Thucydides C. Herodotus

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B. Aristotle D. Plato

11. Which of the following works of Rizal contain the dialectics of Hegel?

A. The Indolence of the Filipinos

B. The Philippines a Century Hence

C. Letter to the Young Women of Malolos

D. El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere

12. If you believe in the idea of Hegel about history, which of the following assumptions you will
adhere?

A. History is working towards to different channels

B. History follows the dialectics to achieve the telos

C. History is written for the elite

D. History is written by the victors

13. The venue of first mass according to Antonio Figafetta

A. Cebu C. Masao
B. Dapitan D. Bohol
14. He made the account about the travels of Ferdinand Magellan and became the only existing
document about the Battle of Mactan
A. Fr. Andres de Urdaneta C. Fr. Pedro Valderama
B. Antonio Figafetta D. Antonio de Morga
15. The Governor General who was replaced by Rafael Izquierdo
A. Carlos Ma. Dela Torre C. Narciso Claveria
B. Ramon Blanco D. Camilio Polavieja
16. He made an account of the Cavite Mutiny and identified Fr. Jose Burgos, Fr. Jacinto Zamora and
Fr. Mariano Gomez as the leaders of the mutiny
A. Jose Montero Vidal C. Rafael Izquierdo
B. Carlos Ma Dela Torre D. Ramon Blanco
17. Which of the following is the known danger of Oral History?
A. The narratives have no evidence
B. The end-product is conditioned both by the historian’s social position vis-à-vis the
informant
C. The account of a person lacks validity
D. All of the above
18. The venue of First mass according to the account of Fr. Urdaneta
A. Butuan C. Samar
B. Leyte D. Cebu

19. The chieftain of Butuan during the time of arrival of Ferdinand Magellan

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A. Rajah Kolambu C. Rajah Humabon

B. Rajah Zulah D. Rajah Saui

20. The emissary of Andres Bonifacio to inform Jose Rizal about the existence of KKK
A. Guillermo Masangkay C. Vicente Samson
B. Pio Valenzuela D. Mariano Alvarez

21. Based on his account, the date of the Cry of Pugad Lawin is August 26, 1896
A. Dr. Pio Valenzuela C. Mariano Trias
B. Guillermo Masangkay D. Gregoria de Jesus

22. He succeeded Fr. Pelaez as the head of the secularization movement

A. Fr. Mariano Gomez C. Fr. Jose Burgos
B. Fr. Mariano Gil D. Fr. Jacinto Zamora

23. The event which resulted to the execution of Gomburza

A. Discovery of KKK C. Execution of Rizla
B. Cavite Mutiny D. Exile of Rizal

24. The event which resulted to the death of Andres Bonifacio

A. Tejeros Convention C. Naic Convention
B. Cry of Pugad Lawin D. Revolution 1896

25. The person who signed the execution of Andres Bonifacio according to the documents presented
by Emilio Aguinaldo
A. Jose Palma C. Antonio Luna
B. Emilio Aguinaldo D. Pantaleon Garcia

26. The historical event which resulted to the framing of the 1899 Philippine Constitution
A. Fil-Am War C. Invasion of Manila
B. Philippine Revolution 1896 D. The death of Antonio Luna

27. The element of the state which pertains to the highest power of the State to function and to be
free from foreign interventions
A. Government C. Independence
B. Sovereignty D. People

28. The power of the state to purchase a private property needed for public use after the payment
of just compensation
A. Miranda Rights C. Police Power
B. Power of Eminent Domain D. Fiscal Power

29. The constitution which first mandated the separation of church and state

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A. Malolos Constitution C. 1973 Constitution

B. 1935 Constitution D. 1987 Constitution

30. The legislative department during the implementation of the 1973 Constitution
A. Sandigang Bayan C. Congress
B. Batasang Pambansa D. Executive Committee

31. The constitution which limits the days of the implementation of the Martial Law
A. Malolos Constitution C. 1973 Constitution
B. 1935 Constitution D. 1987 Constitution
32. The chairman of the framing of the 1973 Constitution

A. Felipe Calderon C. Claro M. Recto

B. Ferdinand Marcos D. Ma Cecilia Munoz-Palma

33. Which of the following is not part of the provisions of the Malolos Constitution?

A. Division of Government into three branches; Legislative, Executive and

Judiciary
B. To approve a bill, only ¼ of the vote of the members of the legislative body is
required.
C. The health of the president should be disclosed to the public
D. The Executive Committee, headed by the Prime Minister, as hereinafter
provided, shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the President until a
President shall have been elected and qualified
34. What is the most controversial content of the 1973 Constitution?
A. The transformation of Philippine government to Parliamentary form
B. The removal of educational requirement in suffrage
C. The concentration of power of the branches of government to the president
D. the creation of Batasang Pambasa

35. Using the provisions of 1935 Constitution, does the Philippine government had the right
to apply loans from other countries
A. True C. Partly true
B. False D. Partly false

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36. The following are the provisions of the 1987 constitution except from
A. The transformation of the structure of Philippine Government to Federal form
B. The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy
effectively controlled by Filipinos.
C. Military Bases of other countries are not allowed in the country
D. In case of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires it, he may, for
a period not exceeding sixty days, suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus or place
the Philippines or any part thereof under martial law.
37. The chairman of the framing of the 1987 Constitution
A. Claro M. Recto C. Cecilia Munoz-Palma
B. Filipe Calderon D. Ferdinand Marcos
38. The commission which created by the article XIII of the 1987 Constitution
A. Commission on Elections
B. Commission on Audit
C. Civil Service Commission
D. Commission on Human Rights
39. In accordance of the 1935 constitution, does the incumbent president is allowed to run
for reelection?
A. No
B. Yes
C. Yes, provided that the president finished his 6 years term
D. Yes, provided that the president had a satisfactory approval rating
40. The interim constitution used during the framing of the 1987 constitution

A. 1942 Constitution C. 1973 Constitution

B. Freedom Constitution D. 1985 Constitution

41. In accordance to the article XVII of the 1987 constitution, the constitution should be amended
after the __________ years of existence

A. 6 years C. 8 years

B. 7 years D. 10 years

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42. The president who implemented the RA 1199

A. Manuel Roxas C. Ramon Magsaysay

B. Ferdinand Marcos D. Diosdado Macapagal

43. The event which resulted to the start of the Philippine Revolution

A. Death of Andres Bonifacio C. Cry of Pugad Lawin

B. Death of Jose Rizal D. Cavite Mutiny

44. The writer who viewed history as the opposing forces of the masses and the elite

A. Friedrich Hegel C. Fernand Braudel

B. Karl Marx D. Michel Foucault

45. The land reform program which provided for a 70-30 sharing arrangement and regulated share-
tenancy contracts

A. Tenancy Act of 1946 C. Tenancy Act of 1948

B. Tenancy Act of 1950 D. Tenancy Act of 1954

46. The following are the contents of Agricultural Land Reform Code of 1971 except from

A. Abolition of personal cultivation or the conversion of agricultural land to residential land as

reasons for the ejection of the tenants

B. Creation of the Department of Agrarian Reform

C. Automatic conversion of the share-tenants to leasehold tenants with some exemptions and
qualifications.

D. The abolition of the inheritance Tax for the family of the Land Lords

47. The type of tax which imposed a higher percentage rate on taxpayers who have higher incomes

A. Regressive Tax C. Proportional Tax

B. Progressive Tax D. Value Added Tax

48. According to TRAIN Law, those with annual taxable income below _______________ are now
exempt from paying personal income tax

A. 220,000 B. 230,00 C. 240,000 D. 250,000

49. The following are the salient features of TRAIN Law except

A. Tax on lotto winnings and PCSO prizes are taxed 20% of the amount of the prize or winnings is above
P10,000.00.

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B. Documentary stamps tax is doubled from P1.50 to P300

C. Under the new tax system, donations with value of at least P250,000.00 are taxed 6% on the amount
in excess of P250,000.00.

D. The additional Tax Exemption is 8,000 PHP per dependent

50. It allows for the expropriation of the land regardless of the hectares in the places where there
were justified agrarian unrest

A. Land Reform Act of 1952

B. Land Reform Act of 1955 RA No. 1400

C. Republic Act 4834

D. Republic Act 4256

51. The provision in the Malolos Constitution which is contrary in the rule of Majority

A. The president can appoint the members of the congress

B. The president can dissolve the congress

C. The congress can pass a law with ¼ vote of the members

D. All of the above

52. In accordance to the 1899 Constitution, which of the following is not correct

A. The term of the president is 4 years

B. Separation of Church and State

C. Women are allowed to vote

D. The Philippine government is divided to three branches

53. In the absence of the president, who had the power to declare Martial according to the 1987
Philippine Constitution

A. Senate President C. Vice President

B. Speaker of the House D. Ombudsman

54. The following are the possible means to revise the Philippine Constitution except from

A. Constitutional Convention C. Constitutional Commission

B. People’s Initiative D. Constitutional Assembly

55. During the implementation of the 1935 Constitution the external sovereignty was given to

A. Senate President C. Speaker of the House

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B. American President D. Chief Justice

56. The attainment of the sovereignty of the Philippines happened after the formation of the United
Nations, which of the following Philippine constitution stated the transformation of the
Philippines as state?

A. Malolos Constitution C. Freedom Constitution

B. 1935 Constitution D. 1987 Constitution

57. Leyte was declared by the National Historical Institute as the cite of the first mass, what is the
reason behind the declaration of NHI?

A. The effort of the local government in applying for the recognition

B. The account of Antonio Pigafetta which he used the longitude and latitude

C. The account of Pigafetta which he describe the conditions of the place

D. The account of Antonio de Morga

58. How do the minimum wage earners benefit from the TRAIN Law?

A. They gain additional tax exemption because of TRAIN

B. They become tax exempted because of the TRAIN law

C. They are exempted in the payment of the sin tax because of the law

D. The inheritance tax become 5 percent from 20 percent

59. The court established during the time of the administration of Ramon Magsaysay to act as the
mediator between the Land Lords and the peasants

A. Supreme Court C. Sandigan Bayan

B. Court of Agrarian Relations D. Batasang Pambansa

60. The bank established during the time of Diosdado Macapagal to facilitate the transfer of
ownership of land to the landless farmers

A. Coconut Planter’s Bank C. Philippine National Bank

B. Land Bank D. Central Bank

61. These are the educated class among Spanish era, they mainly studied in Europe.
A. Peninsulares C. Ilustrado
B. Indio D. Sangley

62. Which of the following is not part of secondary sources?

A. Journal Article C. Pictures
B. Books D. News features

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63. The following are member of Ilustrados, EXCEPT:

A. Jose Rizal C. Graciano Lopez Jaena
B. Juan Luna D. Andres Bonifacio

64. It is the spanish Policy on making Cabeceras/Resettlement

A. Polo Y Servicio C. Reduccion
B. Encomienda D. Bandala

65. What is the encomienda system?

A. It is a system of taxation wherein the natives have to pay 8 reales anually
B. It is a system of taxation wherein the goods are forcefully sold to the Spaniards
even at low prices
C. It is a system of land ownership
D. It is the system of governance led by the governor-general

66. Which is NOT TRUE about the encomienda system?

A. It is controlled by the friars
B. Some encomiendas are given to the natives
C. It is a reward system from the King of Spain
D. It is given to all native farmers

67. What is tributo?

A. It is a system of taxation wherein the natives have to pay 8 reales anually
B. It is a system of taxation wherein the goods are forcefully sold to the Spaniards
even at low prices
C. It is a system of land ownership
D. It is the system of governance led by the governor-general

68. What is bandala?

A. It is a system of taxation wherein the natives have to pay 8 reales anually
B. It is a system of taxation wherein the goods are forcefully sold to the Spaniards
even at low prices
C. It is a system of land ownership
D. It is the system of governance led by the governor-general

69. What is Polo Y Servicios?

A. It is a system of taxation wherein the natives have to pay 8 reales anually
B. It is a system of taxation wherein the goods are forcefully sold to the Spaniards
even at low prices
C. It is a system of land ownership
D. It is a system of forced labor

70. Which is NOT an effect of Polo Y Servicios?

A. Decrease in male population
B. Increase in female population
C. Decrease in agricultural production
D. Death of many polistas

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71. What is the purpose of the falla?

A. It is the payment to become exempted of Polo amounting to 1 ½ reales per year
B. It is the payment to become exempted of Polo amounting to 2 reales per day
per year
C. It is the payment to become exempted of Polo amounting to 1 ½ reales per day
per year
D. It is the payment to become exempted of Polo amounting to 40 reales per year

72. Which is TRUE about the Galleon Trade?

A. It is a kind of trade open to the world
B. It is a kind of trade that uses small boats
C. It is a kind of trade between Madrid and Manila
D. It is an exclusive trade between Acapulco and Manila

73. Which of the following does NOT describe an effect of the Reduccion plan?
A. The Church became more powerful
B. The principalia became poor
C. Agricultural production decreased
D. Filipinos became lazy

74. Which of the following is TRUE about the political situation in the Philippines?
A. It is stable
B. It is haunted by graft and corruption
C. It is liberal in nature
D. It is satisfactory for the natives

75. Which of the following would BEST describe the effect of the Spanish social stratification?
A. Filipino and Spanish equality
B. More power for the friars
C. The creoles were able to study abroad
D. Filipinos experienced racial discrimination

76. What is secularization?

A. It is the process wherein the parishes are given rights to conduct into
businesses
B. It is the process of removing religious doctrines in education
C. It is the process of allowing “Filipinos” to become priests
D. It is the process of strengthening the separation of the Church and the State

77. What is the main issue or conflict in the issue of secularization?

A. Graft and Corruption
B. Equality
C. Freedom of the Press
D. Unity of the Archipelago

78. The practice of having surnames was started during Spanish regime through the order of
A. Governor General Claveria C. Governor General Dela Torre
B. Governor General Polavieja D. Governor General Juadrones

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79. The propaganda movement was example of the Filipino expression of nationalism, however most
people today doubt the nationalistic intention of the Propaganda due to its non-advocacy of
A. Assimilation of the Philippines by Spain
B. Reform in the administration of the Spaniards
C. Generation of the Philippines form Spain
D. Annexation of the Philippines
80. The voyage of Ferdinand Magellan is considered the greatest single achievement in the history of
sea exploration and discovery because it-
A. Made Spain the mistress of the sea
B. Proved that the world is not flat
C. Marked the discovery of westward route to the East
D. Marked the first circumnavigation of the globe
81. The elements of state which pertains to the permanent inhabitants of a certain territory
A. Citizen C. Territory
B. Government D. Sovereignty
82. The inherent power of state to buy a private property needed for public welfare
A. Power of Taxation C. Military Power
B. Police Power D. Power of Eminent Domain
83. Which power of state enables it to impose charge of burden upon person’s property or property
rights for the use and support of the government in its discharge of appropriate functions?
A. Eminent Domain C. Expropriation
B. Value Added Tax D. Taxation

84. A ____ state is a state wherein all government authority emanates from the people and is
exercised by representatives chosen by the people.
A. Communist C. Democratic
B. Republican D. Parliamentary
85. Queen Elizabeth was the longest serving leader in British history. What form of government did
she have during her reign?
A. Communism C. Monarchy
B. Meritocracy D. Democracy
86. It is a form of government composed of people of talents.
A. Communism C. Monarchy
B. Meritocracy D. Democracy

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87. The fundamental right invoked by filling the “writ of amparo” is __________
A. The right to due process
B. The right to self-defense
C. The right to be defended by public attorney
D. The right to life, liberty and security
88. This writ demands the presence of the accused in the court for trial.
A. Writ of Amparo
B. Writ of Kalikasan
C. Writ of habeas data
D. Writ of Habeas Corpus

89. He is the Philippine president who changed the Independence Day celebration from July 4 to June
12.
A. Emilio Aguinaldo C. Sergio Osmeña
B. Manuel Roxas D. Diosdado Macapagal
90. Under the RA 10963 or TRAIN Law, all cosmetic surgeries, aesthetic procedures and body
enhancement intended to improve, alter, or enhance a person’s appearance is taxed at _____.
A. 12% C. 10%
B. 5% D. 15%
91. Under the RA 10963 or TRAIN Law, tax on lotto winnings and PCSO prizes are taxes _____ of
the amount of the prize or winnings is above P10,000.00.
A. 20% C. 30%
B. 15% D. 25%
92. What kind of government is described as the government of the people, by the people and for the
people?
A. Communism C. Monarchy
B. Meritocracy D. Democracy
93. What kind of government is characterized by the fusion of the executive and legislative?
A. Presidential C. Federal
B. Parliamentary D. Unitary
94. This kind of government is characterized by the National government being the center of power
while local governments have limited autonomy and power.
A. Presidential C. Federal
B. Parliamentary D. Unitary

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95. If our present government is a democracy, where does the power reside?
A. In the Filipino People C. In Congress
B. In the President D. In the Supreme Court
96. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive powers in the Marcos Regime,
which form of government was implemented?
A. Presidential C. Monarchial
B. Parliamentary D. Dictatorial
97. The following countries are disputing in the islands in South China Sea, EXCEPT:
A. Philippines C. China
B. Malaysia D. Bangladesh
98. Aside from the Philippines, which countries claim part of the Spratly Islands in the South China
Sea?
A. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
B. China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia
C. Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia
D. China, Thailand, Taiwan, Brunei
99. What type of vegetation cover can be found in Arctic?
A. Taiga C. Rain Forest
B. Tundra D. Savanna
100. The eruption of this volcano caused a widespread destruction and loss of human life on
1990’s.
A. Mt. Mayon C. Taal Volcano
B. Mt. Pinatubo D. Mt. Tapyas

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